Chapter 260

A sleek Mercedes screeched to a halt behind them. Before Devin could hear the rest of the conversation, he was already on his way over.

Joy jumped out of the driver’s seat, sporting a cheeky grin that screamed, “Gotcha, didn’t I?” She squinted her eyes and chuckled, “Hello there, my admirer.”

Devin almost choked on his own words, gnashing his teeth, “Leanne, didn’t we agree you

wouldn’t tell her?”

“I can’t betray my friend for you,” Leanne stated, her priorities clear. “I had to ask if she was even interested first.”

Why wouldn’t Joy be interested? She’d love nothing more than to buy a billboard in downtown Stonebridge to announce that Devin, the rascal, was utterly smitten with her.

Strutting with an exaggerated swagger, Joy teased, “Come on then, let’s see how you plan to woo me today.”

Gritting his teeth, Devin muttered under his breath, “Woo you? I’ll woo you to death.”

He held his temper, turning to assist Leanne with the grace of a courtier attending to the queen, “Leanne, watch your step, there’s a stain.”

The onlookers at the entrance were speechless.

Leanne, feeling overly pampered, withdrew her arm, “I’m not a baby. Stop fussing over

me.”

who’d ventured abroad or traveled extensively, found Devin’s solicitous behavior towards

about the situation, only aware of one thing that Mr. Curtis was now treating Leanne in a very special

they greeted her with, “Hello, Mrs. Richardson.”

followed suit in greeting

felt like a scene out of a drama where the boss’ lady receives homage from the

them but caught

into a forced

Leanne couldn’t even muster a superficial courtesy, promptly looking away.

atmosphere turned awkward as everyone glanced around, unsure of how to act.

drama unfold years ago, they were puzzled about who

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now that the two

Devin called out.

resembled a small cinema, adorned with floral decorations that added a romantic touch, though it lacked any birthday-related

facing a massive screen, with the best seat in the house, marked with Leanne’s name, in the

Leanne to her seat, where a spread of fried chicken, pizza, fruit, iced tea, and

was confused, thinking this setup was for Joy, wondering why she wasn’t

the details phase her as she popped an iced cola, scoffing, “Really? Your master plan to

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